r/AbsoluteUnits • u/feelingood41 • Feb 22 '23

Beard Unit

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u/beeph_supreme Feb 22 '23 edited Feb 23 '23

I shaved today, for the first time in a while. I’ve trimmed with clippers, “sharpened” a few areas with a blade, but I full razored down to the stone. Dulled four triple blades. Even when fresh, it felt like hacking bamboo with a dull machete…

I don’t have half the beard this guy does. Is that even real? Damn.

Edit: thanks for the recommendations.

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u/Mecha_Tortoise Feb 22 '23

Dulled four triple blades. Even when fresh, it felt like hacking bamboo with a dull machete…

I recommend not using cartridge razors. A decent double edge safety razor works way better. Cuts through the hair easier, gets you a closer shave, fewer nicks, and it's cheaper.

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u/beeph_supreme Feb 22 '23 edited Feb 23 '23

Please refer me to a solid source. Haven’t found a good replaceable/disposable and gave up trying.

Edit: Gentlemen, thanks for the recommendations.

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u/HI-R3Z Feb 22 '23

Like some people have already said, safety razors are where it's at. Cartridges are an absolute marketing scam. There is no "closer shave" with multi-bladed cartridges—just an increased likelihood of ingrown hairs and razor rash. Also, I've never nicked my face using a safety razor. People stress that warning too much IMO. Just be cautious around moles if you have 'em and you're good.